Industrial workers face many hazards in the workplace, and a recent workplace accident highlights the risks these workers face in Pennsylvania. A welder was recently killed in a workplace accident after a 10,000 gallon fuel oil tank exploded at an industrial worksite. The explosion happened at Brownies Oil Co. in Mercer County. The explosion resulted… Read more
As the housing market recovers and the energy industry continues to boom, reports on workplace safety show that the improving economy may be having a dangerous impact on certain industry workers in the U.S. The Labor Department recently reported that both the construction industry and gas and oil industry saw an increase in fatal injuries… Read more
Martin law is proud to be a supporter of the Young Lawyers Divisions’ (YLD) First Annual Back to School Supply Drive. Our own Maria Bermudez-Harris is the Vice Chair of the organization. Below is a message from the YLD: The Young Lawyers Division is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Pennsylvania Bar… Read more
Workers in Pennsylvania are at risk for suffering many different types of workplace accidents. One common cause of workplace injuries that is often overlooked by many employers and workers are musculoskeletal disorders that are caused by workplace ergonomic issues. Musculoskeletal disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome and other injuries caused by putting too much stress on… Read more
Many industrial workers are exposed to dangerous toxins in the workplace but hydraulic fracturing workers may face some of the most dangerous health hazards on the job. A new study found that workers in the hydraulic fracturing industry may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica despite wearing protective equipment. Workers have been exposed to… Read more
A tree-trimmer in Pennsylvania was killed in a workplace accident that highlights the dangers of working near power lines. The man was working for a tree-trimming company and was trimming trees when he hit a power line. The worker suffered fatal injuries after being electrocuted by the 12,000 volt-power line, according to the local coroner… Read more
August 1, 2013 (Philadelphia, PA) – Three partners from Martin Law are now Workers’ Compensation Specialists after successfully taking the first-ever offered certification exam held in the spring by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Workers’ Compensation Section. Firm founder George Martin and partners Joe Huttemann and Al Carlson are three of just 149 attorneys in all… Read more
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